Re: Installing a Kernel Module?

Translating the installation instructions, it sounds like you might need to have the full kernel source code in order for the kernel module to compile correctly -- at least that is what he says. Usually, the headers are enough. The full kernel source is pretty huge.

I would try with the headers only first. Find out what your kernel version is using

Code:

uname -r

Then, use Synaptic and install the linux-kernel-headers package that corresponds to the kernel. I am not sure, but I think you might be able to install just "linux-kernel-headers" and the package management software will get the right one. If the headers are not enough, you will need to get the linux-kernel-source package.

You also need to install the compiler (gcc) and the standard libraries. These are contained in the package build-essential.

Once you have installed these, download the source tarball, untar it (double click it), and enter the source directory. From there, do the commands as in the instructions.